BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 6. More than 1.6 million
units of motor oils have been digitally labeled in Kazakhstan since
the introduction of mandatory labeling requirements, Trend reports via the Kazakh
Ministry of Trade and Integration.
Mandatory digital labeling of motor oils came into force in the
country on February 1. To date, more than 6.8 million labeling
codes have been ordered through the system.
According to the ministry, over 380 market participants have
already been registered in the system, the majority of them being
importers and manufacturers of motor oils.
The ministry noted that the implementation of the digital
labeling system creates a unified digital framework for tracking
the movement of goods, enhances market transparency, and ensures
equal conditions for all participants in the supply chain.
In addition, under an order issued by the Minister of Trade and
Integration of Kazakhstan, the list of products subject to
mandatory digital labeling will be expanded from September 1, 2026.
The expansion will include 14 foreign trade commodity
classification (TN VED) codes covering certain types of lubricating
oils, lubricants, and special automotive fluids.
At present, six product categories are subject to mandatory
labeling in Kazakhstan: tobacco products, footwear,
pharmaceuticals, saiga derivatives, motor oils, and beer and
beer-based beverages.
The introduction of mandatory labeling for dietary supplements
is scheduled for September this year, while light industry products
will be added from December 1.
Meanwhile, pilot projects are currently underway for the
labeling of medical devices, vegetable oil, household chemicals,
and cosmetic products. Pilot projects covering liquefied petroleum
gas sold in household cylinders and timber products have already
been completed.
